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Pregnancy Shopping List

Your pregnancy shopping list, as recommended by Nameberry readers!

For all your pregnancy and postpartum needs, we have compiled a pregnancy shopping guide of the best of the best products to keep you and baby healthy, comfortable, and feeling good.

From ovulation tests to maternity clothes to postpartum balms, our pregnancy shopping checklist has got you covered on all stages of your amazing journey!

First Trimester Must Haves

Must-have items for the first trimester will start your pregnancy off on the right foot!

Here are the first trimester essentials endorsed by Nameberry readers:

Prenatal Vitamins

Prenatal Vitamins

The most important products on any pregnancy shopping list are those that keep you healthy. Take care of yourself and baby with Nature Made Prenatal Vitamins. These prenatals are formulated to support the development of baby's brain, nervous system, bones, and eyes, with 26 key nutrients.

Basal Body Thermometer

Basal Body Thermometer

The Basal Body Thermometer makes tracking ovulation easy, helping you time conception and pregnancy. The special chip allows for accurate temperature readings to 1/100th degree, using technology to detect your ovulation pattern and pinpoint your most fertile window.

Digital Ovulation Test

Digital Ovulation Test

The Clearblue digital ovulation test is over 99% accurate at detecting the LH surge indicating your fertile window. LH levels are more accurate than calendar and temperature methods and this ovulation test gives you unmistakably clear results on a digital display.

Digital Pregnancy Test

Digital Pregnancy Test

The Clearblue pregnancy test will give you total confidence on your pregnancy test accuracy, even including a countdown to the results to reassure you that the test is working. The extra wide tip makes it easy to use and the unique Floodguard Technology inside helps keep excess urine from entering the device and causing test errors.

Sea-Bands

Sea-Bands

This drug-free solution to morning sickness may be what you need to get through those tough months. A raised knob exerts pressure on an acupressure point on the wrist, which is proven to relieve nausea and vomiting.

Preggie Pop Drops

Preggie Pop Drops

Preggie Pop Drops are a quick-fix for morning sickness: Just unwrap a candy and let it dissolve in your mouth. These drops are made from 100% natural ingredients including essential oils and plant botanicals, and are completely safe for baby. And as a bonus, they taste like candy!

Ginger Tummydrops

Ginger Tummydrops

Made with organic ginger extract, these Tummydrops will soothe an upset stomach and relieve nausea related to morning sickness. This early pregnancy shopping list item is a great alternative to over-the-counter medicine, and is 100% natural and safe for baby.

The Best Pregnancy Clothes

Looking for cute pregnancy clothes? Shop the best pregnancy clothes — from maternity yoga shorts to pregnancy bathing suits — recommended by the Nameberry community.

Pregnancy Leggings — Motherhood Maternity

Pregnancy Leggings — Motherhood Maternity

Anyone's pregnancy shopping list should feature great stretchy pregnancy leggings. These oh-so-flattering, super comfortable maternity leggings are made to support you through every day of your pregnancy and into motherhood. The patented Secret Fit Belly can be pulled over your bump or folded below to go with any outfit.

Pregnancy Leggings — Girlfriend Collective

Pregnancy Leggings — Girlfriend Collective

With a sleek finish designed with versatility in mind, the Seamless Maternity Legging from Girlfriend Collective has a foldable over-the-belly rise, and a stretchy, next-to-nothing feel. The moist-wicking, extra-breathable fabric makes these leggings extra comfortable.

Pregnancy Yoga Shorts

Pregnancy Yoga Shorts

These pregnacy yoga shorts are made of moisture-wicking & quick-drying fabric. Neither too thin nor too thick, these guarantee ideal comfort for everyday life and for your belly. Its ultra-comfortable stretch material will follow the evolution of your belly during your pregnancy. And they have pockets!

Pregnancy Skinny Jeans

Pregnancy Skinny Jeans

Widely considered the best maternity jeans, these skinnies are as reliable and stylish as any pair of Levi's. With a super-stretchy baby bump panel, these are perfect for everyday wear throughout your first trimester.

Pregnancy Jeans — Bootcut

Pregnancy Jeans — Bootcut

Another comfy option from Levi's for a mom-to-be who may prefer the bootcut maternity jeans. These have a stretchy maternity panel that adapts to your changing belly, making them perfect for everyday wear throughout the beginning months of your pregnancy.

Pregnancy Tank Top

Pregnancy Tank Top

This maternity top is the perfect base layer so you are always comfortably covered from one day to the next. Perfect for all stages: pregnancy, postpartum and very postpartum (aka whenever). The scoop neck easily pulls down for nursing later on.

Pregnancy T-shirt — Long Sleeve

Pregnancy T-shirt — Long Sleeve

For active mamas, or just those serious about softness — you'll love the ReSet Maternity Long Sleeve Tee from Girlfriend Collective. It’s ultra soft, stretchy, and has shirring on the side to hug that growing bump of yours.

Pregnancy Sweater

Pregnancy Sweater

Sure, you could just pull on a baggy cozy sweater over your baby bump and call it a wrap on this category. But for a more pulled-together look for work or going out, invest in this pregnancy sweater proportioned to provide both coverage and fit.

Pregnancy Button-up Shirt

Pregnancy Button-up Shirt

This pregnancy button-up from Storq is loose-fitting while still flattering to your figure. Perfect for all stages of maternity and easy-access nursing, this button-up is made from a soft woven modal blend that feels silky smooth.

Pregnancy Wrap Dress

Pregnancy Wrap Dress

This pregnancy dress will ensure you never have to worry about dressing down to accommodate your growing belly. The half-sleeve front-tie faux wrap dress is designed with comfort in mind for every stage of pregnancy and is made from high-quality materials that allow for a soft and stretchy feel.

Pregnancy T-Shirt Dress

Pregnancy T-Shirt Dress

This Storq maternity T-shirt dress hangs tough when even the drawstring has forsaken you. It’s soft, simple and goes with everything- perfect for dressing up or a more casual everyday look.

Pregnancy Swimsuit — Summersalt

Pregnancy Swimsuit — Summersalt

Swimming is a great exercise for pregnant mothers, and can be a huge weight-off on your belly! With the Summersalt Maternity Swimsuit, you can look cute while feeling comfortable. The square neckline and empire waist seam provide extra support and comfort to your growing body, and the super-soft ribbed fabric provides extra stretch.

Pregnancy Swimsuit — Ruffle

Pregnancy Swimsuit — Ruffle

This cute ruffled one-piece maternity bathing suit has ruched sides for a perfect fit during pregnancy and flatters your growing baby belly. Featuring a plunging neckline, lace-up back, and removable padding bra, this suit is perfect for the pool, beach, cruise, or wherever life takes you.

The Best Pregnancy Underwear

Your growing body needs a new set of bras and undies! Our readers have recommended the best pregnancy underwear — including cotton pregnancy underwear, nursing bras, and pregnancy compression socks — that you can wear during pregnancy and postpartum.

Bra Extenders

Bra Extenders

Are you finding that your tried and trusted favorite bras are no longer fitting you during pregnancy or post-pardum? These bra extenders are an easy fix that will save you from splurging on new bras.

Pant Button Extenders

Pant Button Extenders

Before you go buy a whole new wardrobe, consider these pant button extenders for your pants that may be feeling a bit tight during pregnancy. Made of elastic that can over-extend 50%, these are perfect for making your own comfortable, practical, and stylish maternity clothes.

Pregnany Underwear — Fold Over

Pregnany Underwear — Fold Over

These cotton pregnancy underwear have a fold-over waistband that will grow with you during your pregnancy. Wear them for over-the-bump support and a smooth finish or fold them down for under-the-belly comfort. The brief silhouette provides you with great coverage that hugs you in the right spots.

Over the Belly Pregnancy Underwear

Over the Belly Pregnancy Underwear

These over the belly pregnancy underpants will fully cover your bump. With your growing belly, the high-cut panties will be helpful to give your bump 360° coverage and abdominal support, relieve your back pain and belly weight, and is perfect for all stages of pregnancy and postpartum.

Postpartum Underwear — Storq

Postpartum Underwear — Storq

The Storq Recovery Briefs give you full coverage. The self-fabric waistband is flexible and super duper comfortable. They will sit at a different height on most folks depending on the stage of pregnancy or postpartum and belly shape, and C-section-friendly!

Maternity Shorts — Spanx

Maternity Shorts — Spanx

These Spanx Mama Short support the bump and smooth the thighs to ensure you feel great all nine months. Zones provide lower back support and control that is both comfortable and flattering. A cotton gusset makes wearing additional panties optional!

Nursing Bra — ThirdLove

Nursing Bra — ThirdLove

This classic nursing bra is comfortable, practical, and flattering. ThirdLove's updated bra model has a new back closure, a more finely adjustable hook and eye, Pima cotton, and gorgeous gold alloy hardware throughout. This bra will help you stay comfortable and confident through every moment, and every change.

Nursing Bra — Storq

Nursing Bra — Storq

The Storq Comfort Zone nursing bra is a clip-down style designed to comfortably contain your evolving breasts throughout pregnancy and postpartum, all while keeping you looking cute and feeling human. Wide, front-adjusting straps can be worn crisscrossed in the back, or not, and cups fully clip down for nursing access. A wide underbust elastic band covered in self-fabric provides added support.

Nursing Bra — Spanx

Nursing Bra — Spanx

The Spanx nursing bra is not only functional and super-comfy, it also allows you to feel modern and pretty. This bra has a clip-down cup and fabric that will grow with you. Wrap-over detail keeps the opposite cup in place while nursing, and the racerback straps ensure a stay-put fit.

Compression Socks for Pregnancy — Storq

Compression Socks for Pregnancy — Storq

On the move all day carrying one or so humans on the inside and perhaps even another or two on the outside? These compression socks for pregnancy and postpartum hug your legs and feet.

Pregnancy Compression Socks

Pregnancy Compression Socks

These pregnancy compression socks provide 15-20 mmHg of gradient compression, which are ergonomically designed for pregnancy and postpartum. Prevention and relief of minor varicose veins, relief of tired aching legs, and relief of minor swelling of feet and legs when you need it most.

Pregnancy Comfort + Maternity Belts

Support your bump with these pregnancy comfort items — such as maternity belts and pregnancy pillows — endorsed by the Nameberry community.

Belly Band

Belly Band

These belly bands are long enough to cover your entire belly during pregnancy, with a seamless knit that has reduced visibility under clothes. The soft elastic fabric help to support your bump, correct weak posture, and lessen the load on your abdominal muscles- perfect for exercising or any active lifestyle.

AZMED Maternity Belt

AZMED Maternity Belt

The AZMED maternity belt gives support for pregnant and postpartum women who seek relief from hip, back, and pelvic pains, as well as other common stretching pains, experienced during pregnancy. The pregnancy belt provides the lift you need to keep up with daily activities while correcting your posture and supporting your abdominal muscles.

Maternity Belt — NeoTech Care

Maternity Belt — NeoTech Care

This belly band is fully adjustable to accommodate abdominal growth throughout pregnancy, featuring new reinforced hooks and loops fabric fasteners. This maternity band for pregnancy has breathable fabric constructed of a multilayered laminate with an elastic lining that supports the lower back by redistributing pressure more evenly on the surface area the back support covers.

PharMeDoc Pregnancy Pillow

PharMeDoc Pregnancy Pillow

This U-shaped body pillow supports your back, hips, knees, neck, and head to help ease discomfort associated with pregnancy. Featuring a detachable extension that can be used as its own full-body pillow, or attached to the main body pillow for additional back or belly support.

Jennie, mom of Bear Anthony, said "You can get so many sizes but I just went for it. I got the massive one and it was definitely the best decision."

Pregnancy Pillow — hiccapop Wedge

Pregnancy Pillow — hiccapop Wedge

This pregnancy pillow is perfectly shaped for a good night's rest. The two-sided design allows for your choice between soft or firm to relieve back tension and reduce swelling in hands, legs, and feet.

Pregnancy Ball — URBNFit

Pregnancy Ball — URBNFit

The surface of this pregnancy ball is coated in a non-slip glaze that will ensure you have a proper and safe grip. Use it to get fit, relieve back pain, or to soothe aches during pregnancy as a birthing ball — even to bounce your newborn to sleep.

Pregnancy Skincare Products

Pregnancy skincare products take care of your body and your baby, as these items are pregnancy-safe. Pregnancy body oil, belly butter, and more will nourish your skin and prevent or diminish stretch marks.

These pregnancy skincare products are favorites of Nameberry readers:

Epsom Salt for Pregnancy

Epsom Salt for Pregnancy

These lavender-scented Epsom salts are perfect for relaxing and soothing aching muscles during pregnancy, postpartum, or any time. Add some into your bath for a spa day in your own home.

Bio-Oil for Pregnancy

Bio-Oil for Pregnancy

Bio-Oil Skincare Oil reduces the appearance of stretch marks, scars, and other marks due to pregnancy and more. Vitamin A Oil promotes the formation of new collagen and assists in skin renewal, increasing skin elasticity. Vitamin E helps maintain healthy skin and prevents aging, and Chamomile, Sunflower, and Lavender Oils are anti-inflammatory plant-based oils that will get you feeling and looking your best.

Pregnancy Body Oil — Burt's Bees Mama

Pregnancy Body Oil — Burt's Bees Mama

This lightweight pregnancy body oil is the perfect soothing relief you've been looking for to bring your skin back to life with a natural glow. This 100% natural origin body oil was created specifically for moms-to-be as it helps recondition and revitalize skin throughout pregnancy keeping skin soft.

Belly Butter — Pipette

Belly Butter — Pipette

Designed for pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond, Pipette's extra-rich Belly Butter nourishes skin and helps reduce the look of stretch marks. Pipette's hypoallergenic Belly Butter is gentle enough to use daily during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.

Motherlove Pregnant Belly Salve

Motherlove Pregnant Belly Salve

The Motherlove pregnant belly salve with organic herbs helps to soothe itchy skin and help prevent stretch marks — perfect to use on bellies, breasts, and hips during pregnancy. The light chamomile and lavender scented balm absorbs quickly to moisturize your skin.

Frida Mom Leg + Foot Spray

Frida Mom Leg + Foot Spray

The Frida Mom leg and foot spray relieves swelling and achy muscles during pregnancy. The 360-spray lets you go the distance to reach your calves and feet, even if you can’t touch your toes. This spray is safe and gentle for all trimesters, but is especially recommended for the 2nd + 3rd tri when swelling is super common

The Best Postpartum Products

These postpartum essentials will get you through the fourth trimester!

Shop the best postpartum products — including postpartum girdles, postpartum disposable underwear, and perineal spray — as recommended by the Nameberry community:

Frida Mom Labor and Delivery + Postpartum Recovery Kit

Frida Mom Labor and Delivery + Postpartum Recovery Kit

This kit includes all 5 steps of the Frida Mom Postpartum Recovery Regimen to cleanse, wear, cool and absorb, soothe and relieve pain in the perineal area. Contents include a delivery and nursing gown, labor and delivery socks, an Upside Down Peri water bottle, 4 disposable postpartum underpants, 4 Instant Ice Maxi Pads, 24 Perineal Cooling Witch Hazel Pad Liners, Perineal Healing Foam, and a Toilet-top storage caddy with a carry case.

Postpartum Pads — LOLA

Postpartum Pads — LOLA

The LOLA Ultra Thin Daily Liners are perfect for your period’s lighter days or whenever you want an extra line of defense — especially perfect for postpartum bleeding. Designed for daily wear, these postpartum pads feature an hourglass shape, reliable adhesive, and soft, flexible edges to help prevent chafing or irritation post-birth

Postpartum Pads — Always

Postpartum Pads — Always

These postpartum pads have a Breathable Odor Lock Layer that helps keep odor away without perfumes or deodorants. These are perfect for postpartum bleeding or spotting during pregnancy. Always Thin Pantiliners are incredibly thin and comfortable, designed to feel like fresh underwear so you can wear them every day.

Postpartum Ice Pads — Frida Mom

Postpartum Ice Pads — Frida Mom

Postpartum Disposable Underwear — Always

Postpartum Disposable Underwear — Always

This postpartum disposable underwear features a unique absorbent core that turns liquid to gel to absorb bladder leaks in seconds. The incontinence underwear keeps skin dry for up to 12 hours for protection you can depend on, and the comfortable fabric easily stretches and forms to your body like real underwear.

Postpartum Underwear — Nyssa

Postpartum Underwear — Nyssa

Considered the best postpartum underwear, these original dual-layer panties from Nyssa have a unique 360° pocket design to securely hold ice or heat therapy between the legs and over the lower abdomen or site of the cesarean incision where postpartum recovering bodies need it most.

Perineal Spray Earth Mama

Perineal Spray Earth Mama

This Earth Mama perineal spray is a rich herbal balm that soothes and heals "down there" naturally. Herbal Perineal Spray is a soothing touch-free herbal mist for pregnancy and postpartum use, with a clever upside-down sprayer so it’s easier to reach hard-to-get places. With cucumber, witch hazel and organic essential oils, it's safe for both before and after birth. 

C-Section Scar Patches — Nuvadermis

C-Section Scar Patches — Nuvadermis

Nuvadermis is an advanced silicone treatment intended to manage old and new closed scars and stretch marks during or after pregnancy. The C-section scar patches are soft, lightweight, and breathable, allowing comfortable wearing for 24 hours.

Postpartum Girdle

Postpartum Girdle

This postpartum girdle meets all of your needs throughout the postpartum healing process. The breathable and comfortable material postpartum belly binder will help you correct your posture.

Frida Mom Perineal Cooling Comfort Donut Cushion

Frida Mom Perineal Cooling Comfort Donut Cushion

This donut-shaped cushion relieves pressure with a cold therapy side that reduces pain and swelling during pregnancy and postpartum. The cushion auto-inflates in 30 seconds and is designed to discreetly go wherever you go.

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